Why southern Tanzania is Africa’s next big destination for travellers

Songwe. In the Songwe region, its hot springs within the Rukwa rift have been proven to cure several ailments, and the sulphur in its waters has healing properties, which have been traditionally and scientifically supported. Tourists from as far as Israel …

Rwandans in West Africa gather in Accra to mark 31st Liberation anniversary

Rwandans living across West Africa came together over the weekend in Ghana’s capital, Accra, to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora31. This marked the first-ever regional gathering of Rwandans in the subregion, …

Edgar Lungu: Activists claim Zambian leader used Zimbabwean passport in South Africa

Activists under the umbrella of Progressive Forces of South Africa insist they have it on good authority that the late Zambian former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu was using a Zimbabwean diplomatic passport during his stay, before he was admitted and later …

Ford dealerships to invest over R900 million in South Africa despite volatile vehicle market

Ford dealership owners in South Africa have committed more than R900 million over three years on new and upgraded dealerships, reaffirming the local motor manufacturer’s long-term commitment at a time when other manufacturers may be lowering their presence …

Trump’s pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty

HARARE – When U.S. President Donald Trump met five African leaders in Washington in July, his lack of familiarity with the continent was on display. He praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English — Liberia’s official language — and gestured at …

Blaqfitness hosts wellness boot camp for Mrs South Africa contestants

Saxonwold’s very own Blaqfitness Studio played host to a group of Mrs South Africa semi-finalists on June 21, offering them a boot camp designed to support both their physical and mental preparation ahead of the showcase on July 4. The idea came about when …

Slow Down and Savor: Why Africa’s Most Elegant Train Journey Should Be Your Next Adventure

Lounge and observation car on Rovos Rail. Photo courtesy of Rovos Rail I love to travel and for me, the greatest journeys are by train. Rail journeys are wonderful and all are in some way exceptional – the cross-section of life they carry, the scenery they …

Unpacking the challenges of land reform in South Africa: a 30-year struggle for success

For decades, land reform in South Africa has not been as successful as it should be.  According to Peter Setou, CEO at the Vumelana Advisory Fund, this was due to a myriad of factors, like it being strangled by under-resourcing, budget constraints and poor …

These Global South Countries Barred Arms Transfers to Israel

As the bombs continue to rain down on the people of Palestine, and Western leaders do all they can to protect the Israeli military operation, a bloc of nations has emerged to do what they can to hold those responsible accountable. Representatives of more …

Exclusive: Former Bugesera star Umar Abba heads to South Africa